Tears of joy as Afghan teen learns of Oscar nod

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A 14-year-old Afghan street seller was overcome with emotion when he learned the film Buzkashi Boys, in which he acted, was nominated for an Oscar. Emma Murphy of ITV News reports.By Kiko Itasaka, Producer, NBC NewsKABUL, Afghanistan -- It is a long way from the grimy, poverty-stricken streets of Afghanistan to the red carpets of Hollywood -- but 14-year-old Fawad Mohammadi is on his way.

The teenager, who sells chewing gum and maps from the curbside in Kabul, was an actor in "Buzkashi Boys," a film nominated Thursday for an Oscar.

In a city normally associated with misery, there were tears of joy as Mohammadi learned of the nomination at a small Internet cafe.

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[Folami David]

Big congratulations to the boy.Well deserved for the young lad.